On technical terrain, the Norco Optic C2 29 is a short-travel trail bike designed for quickness, accuracy, and fun handling. Its progressive trail geometry and carbon frame provide effective climbing performance while maintaining composure and confidence when the route becomes challenging. This model is distinguished by an improved Trust Performance Message fork, which provides a distinctive linkage-driven suspension feel that maintains front-end stability under load and tracks easily through difficult terrain. A PNW Range handlebar adds control and comfort with a strong, trail-ready attitude, and the improved Box One Prime 9 drivetrain offers a straightforward, long-lasting wide-range system for reliable shifting and less drivetrain trouble. When combined, these improvements produce a unique, competent trail bike that combines effectiveness with inventive, self-assured handling.

The 2019 Norco Optic represented a significant shift for the model, moving towards a longer, slacker, and more capable design that blurred the lines between trail and all-mountain bikes . Its key features are focused on delivering a balanced and fun ride.

• Mixed-Material Frame: The frame combines a lightweight and stiff Carbon Fiber front triangle with a durable Aluminum rear triangle, chainstay, and seatstay . This construction aims to offer the benefits of carbon where it counts most, while keeping the rear end robust for trail abuse.

• "Ride Aligned" Geometry: This is the cornerstone of the Optic's design. Norco's philosophy uses rider metrics and suspension kinematics to create a perfectly balanced bike. A key outcome of this is size-specific chainstays, which ensure that riders of all sizes, from Small to XL, experience the same balanced weight distribution and handling characteristics .

• Modern Trail Geometry: For 2019, the Optic received a comprehensive geometry update, featuring a slack head tube angle for descending confidence and a steep seat tube angle for efficient climbing .

• Versatile Suspension Platform: Designed to be an "aggressive short-travel sled," the Optic features 125mm of rear travel paired with a 140mm fork, providing enough squish for technical descents while remaining a playful and efficient climber .

• 29" Wheels: The 2019 Optic moved to 29-inch wheels across all sizes, improving rollover capability and stability on rough terrain .

A proper fit is critical for confidence and control, especially on a bike with progressive geometry. Here are the details for the size Small frame.

• Rider Height Recommendation: The size Small is generally recommended for riders between approximately 158cm and 171cm (5'2" to 5'7") .

Key Geometry & Size Details (Size Small)

Since we want you to be completely happy with your purchase, we have a 15-days return policy for all of our bikes and accessories. Send it back if it doesn't fit perfectly. We won't pass judgement. You have the option of returning the bike with a 10% restocking fee to our original payment method or receiving full store credit.